Hi, I'm Matt...

I am a beginner (though i have hacked a line with a sharp knife in the field and I get competent quickly). I do not plan, despite the overwhelming assertion of the enthusiasts, to build a collection of blades. I want ONE right now, that my growing skill and steep learning curve won't out run immediately. I was offered a shave ready Dovo Prima and strop for $130, but research lead me to believe that this may not be the best i can do. I have a very medium beard. I want to not have to upgrade frequently. I understand the subjectivity of all of this.

Can anybody with experience chime on this? Troll the classifieds and point me to something, offer up something, or tell me to get the Dovo? And, can i get consensus from a handful of forum members?

Thanks to contributors, especially if this lands me the right blade for me...